Chapter 1670: Chess Match

Chapter 1096: Great Qin Empire's Administrative ReformChapter 1670: The Game of Go

"Sir Zhang!"

Liu Sichun said sharply: "Please tell me quickly, when did the run on the bank start, and what is its scale!"

"Zhang DaRen only then replied, "The Ministry of Revenue received the news a quarter of an hour ago. Apart from the capital, most areas within the Jing-Ji region have seen long queues forming as people rush to exchange their bonds. Those holding national bonds demanded redemption, but the money changers explained that it was not yet due and could not be redeemed. However, these people used this as a reason to spread rumors that the money changers were broke, further escalating panic and making it impossible to contain."

This is still within the Beijing area. Other provinces and regions haven't received news this quickly due to distance. Minister Xu has already sent people to investigate immediately, and we believe there will be results later today. And once the news reaches the capital city, there will probably be a run on banks.

Zhang Dada's words made Liu Sicun's expression incredibly serious.

"The capital city hasn't started yet, but the surrounding areas have. It just doesn't make sense no matter how you explain it. The only explanation is that this is a conspiracy deliberately orchestrated by someone, and they dare not start in the capital city. They did this to light the fire first because once the capital erupts, we would have the shortest amount of time to react..."

"Let's go to the Ministry of Revenue!"

After Liu Sichun finished speaking, he hurried outside.

She knew very well that this matter seemed to have no sign of trouble, but if not handled properly, it would be a disaster without any swords.

Moreover, the mastermind behind this conspiracy was extremely cunning and experienced. They chose both the timing and the entry point flawlessly. Once public panic is ignited, these issued national debts would become the direct fuse igniting a rebellion.

Rebellion!

These two words, just thinking about them makes my scalp tingle.

When Liu Sichun left the Liu residence and rushed straight to the Ministry of Revenue, this scene was secretly observed by someone and reported in its entirety to an old man.

When the old man received the message, he was playing chess with someone in a bamboo grove on the outskirts of the capital.

The old man held a black piece, deep in thought.

After a long while, he slowly placed one stone.

The middle-aged scholar across from him, holding a white chess piece, glanced at the board and smiled, “Sir Zhang’s move is truly ingenious, hidden yet powerful.”

Mr. Zhang, Zhang Biwu.

Zhang Biwu shook his head and sighed: "Although my situation seems to be in full swing, there are hidden dangers. Your white piece rises like thunder amidst the ordinary, showing a bit of the style of the former chess saint. Steady and unyielding, solid as a rock. My repeated attacks, though seemingly fierce, have actually exhausted me. On the contrary, your white pieces have become a force to be reckoned with. In this game, if we play another thirty moves, I will lose."

The middle-aged scholar smiled faintly: "So, temporary advantages and disadvantages don't mean anything. A skilled player looks at the big picture, and the one who laughs last is the true winner. Before heaven and earth swirl and change, let him be strong if he wants to be. In the end, things will naturally become clear."

Zhang Biwu also smiled and said, "The fire has been lit. Wen Wang's move is indeed extraordinary."

"The national bonds, this is a novel thing, I'm afraid that in this world only our wise and valiant prince could come up with such a way of borrowing money to fight wars, and yet have people vying to lend him money."aps these are all tricks to mislead us In any case, we must keep close. Even if he really called several courtesans to have a three-way affair, you must find a way to hear everything clearly from the...